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Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY

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Award

15 Nov 2021 at 11:01

Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently conducting a procurement process for Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services, aimed at enhancing access to diagnostic tests within the Health Services industry in Gloucestershire, England. This procurement is in the award stage, with the contract's initial period set for three years starting from 1st October 2021, with an option for a two-year extension. The contract value ranges between £514,321 and £628,000 annually. Interested organisations were required to express their interest by 5pm on 16th April 2021, with completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions due by noon on 30th April 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in healthcare services, especially those capable of delivering non-obstetric ultrasound diagnostic services. Providers with experience in community-based healthcare and the necessary qualifications, such as compliance with national referral guidelines and equipped with appropriate technology, would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will contribute to a service expected to perform approximately 11,780 scans annually, helping to improve patient access to essential diagnostic services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services

Notice Description

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Diagnostic Services in Gloucestershire. The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to diagnostic tests as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for Patients. The need to develop community based diagnostic services is supported by the Royal College of Radiologists and Royal College of General Practitioners as part of a service strategy to improve access to tests and ensure these tests are delivered at the right stage of the Patient care pathway. It is important that the use of Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) is governed by accepted national and locally agreed referral guidelines to maximise the value and cost-effectiveness of this imaging modality in patient management. The service being commissioned is a local community based GP direct access NOUS service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-referral system should this be needed, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. The service is expected to undertake 11,780 scans annually. NHS Gloucestershire CCG is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period. Please note the contract value stated on this advert is for the initial 3-year contract period and is based on current and future expected activity levels, so should be considered as an indicative figure. NHS Gloucestershire CCG expects that the service provided will represent value for money. The cost envelope range for the delivery of these services is PS514,321 to PS628,000 per annum. Organisations interested in providing this service should register on the In-Tend e-procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg) and express interest no later than 5pm, Friday 16 April 2021. Associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will then be made available for bidding organisations to access. Completed ITT submissions must be returned via the In-Tend portal no later than noon, Friday 30 April 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f1f7802-ac06-47a3-91ba-3d42674af058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/613a8ffe-884c-479e-8928-bfe24fe016f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted procedure (Find a Tender)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,884,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,882,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4FE
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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